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Day 16: Admire his differences
Let's face it. Sometimes your husband's way of doing something is very different than your way. Yet, your way may not truly be better—it's just different.
Does he like to be early for appointments while you typically arrive at the very last moment? Will he "push the envelope"and allow your children to be more daring? Or maybe he washes the dishes differently?
Today, when you wince because your husband is doing something differently than you, pause. Then, think about a positive benefit for that difference and praise him on it.
"You know, it scares me to death how hard you guys wrestle, but I love that you love getting in there and playing with our boys."or "Thank you for your help with the dishes tonight. Those extra few minutes were just what I needed today."
Coach's Corner:
Sometimes we withhold praise because something has not been done "our way."We simply don't consider it praiseworthy. This doesn't just limit your kindness, it can also be very demotivating to your spouse.
The 30-Day Kindness Challenge is brought to you via our partnership with Shaunti Feldhahn, and is based on her research for The Kindness Challenge.
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